Relationships are Messy
Written by: Bill Sparks Posted on: January 7, 2021 Blog: GrowLead
“Why is it that I always get the whole person when what I really want is a pair of hands?”
~Henry Ford
Let’s face it: relationships are messy.
Many leaders would rather deal with people only in terms of their work life.
But the reality is that when you lead someone, you always get the whole person – including their dysfunctions, home life, health issues, and quirks.
The messiness of people problems can lead to disillusionment and discouragement and make leadership troublesome.
However, good leaders understand that the heart of leadership is dealing with people and working with the good, the bad, and the ugly in everyone.
They are able to look at hard truths, see people’s flaws, face reality, and do it in a spirit of grace and truth.
They don’t avoid problems; they solve them.
Leaders who build relationships understand that conflict is a part of progress.
Often it is even constructive.
Taken from "Jump Start Your Leadership" by John Maxwell